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Whitechapel 1895

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Whitechapel]

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Situation of Premises.Nature of Nuisance or Complaint.Date of hearing of Summons.Result.
6, Booth StreetNo proper flush of water to the water closet. The yard is defectively paved1895. April 9thOrder to carry out necessary works within 14 days.
37, Old Montague StreetThe water closet is choked and in a filthy state. The walls of yard, washhouse and water closet are dirty„ 18thWork done. Summons withdrawn.
Finch StreetExposing a child in the public thoroughfare while suffering from Scarlet Fever,, 18thInsufficient evidence. Summons withdrawn on the suggestion of the Magistrate.
Finch StreetRemoving articles of bedding, &c., which had been exposed to infection from Scarlet Fever without previous disinfectionMay 7thFined £1 and 2s. costs. In default of distress 7 days' imprisonment.
117, Wentworth StreetExposing for sale a quantity of eggs unfit for human food„ 9thFined £20 and 12s. costs. In default of distress C weeks' imprisonment.
8, Duncan StreetRain water pipes defective. Yard defectively paved„ 27thWork done. Summons withdrawn.
11, Duncan StreetRain water pipes and eave gutters defective„ 27thWork done. Summons withdrawn.
14, Great Alie StreetThe drain is defective„ 27thWork done. Summons withdrawn.
27, Old Montague StreetThe Bakehouse is used as a sleeping apartment. No ceiling to Bakehouse. Floor above defective. Bakehouse not properly ventilated.July 4thWork done. Summons withdrawn.
3, Spelman StreetWorkshop without sufficient and suitable accommodation in the way of sanitary conveniences. Workshop not properly ventilated„ 31stOrder to carry out necessary works within 14 days.
141, Hanbury StreetWorkshop without sufficient and suitable accommodation in the way of sanitary conveniences. Workshop overcrowded and not properly ventilated,, 31stOrder to carry out necessary works within 14 days
62, Cbicksand StreetWorkshop without sufficient and suitable accommodation in the way of sanitary conveniences. Workshop not properly ventilated„ 31stOrder to close Workshop within 14 days.